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Texans Vote to Allow Sporting Goods Sales Tax to Benefit Parks

Texans Vote to Allow Sporting Goods Sales Tax to Benefit Parks

Those who’ve ever wanted to be able to direct their taxes toward something they support now have the chance. In its most recent election, Texans voted...

Slow Hotel Growth in 2020 Expected to Affect Sports Events

Slow Hotel Growth in 2020 Expected to Affect Sports Events

The balancing act hotels are pulling off – trying to control expenses and cope with a slow growth market – isn’t showing signs of drastic change, acco...

Snow Sports Seeking to Attract 100,000 New Participants by 2028

Snow Sports Seeking to Attract 100,000 New Participants by 2028

Following in the footsteps of fishing, hunting and other outdoor pursuits, snow sports have created a participation initiative to attract a new popula...

IOC Pulling No Punches in Attempting to Clean Up Boxing

IOC Pulling No Punches in Attempting to Clean Up Boxing

The sport of boxing has been busy trying to clean up its act over the last few months. The 36 judges and referees who officiated matches in Rio were s...

Not a Crystal Ball But a Good Prediction for Growth of Sports in 2020

Not a Crystal Ball But a Good Prediction for Growth of Sports in 2020

When it comes to predicting what are going to be the hot sports in coming years, we don’t have a crystal ball and the black plastic Magic 8-Ball sure ...

“Assault on Hometown Baseball” Panicking Cities

“Assault on Hometown Baseball” Panicking Cities

Spring training for baseball starts soon but there may be fewer players at the Minor League level in years to come, thanks (or no thanks) to a proposa...

HHS Announces Federal Strategy to Boost Youth Sports Participation - But It's Hardly...

HHS Announces Federal Strategy to Boost Youth Sports Participation - But It's Hardly Unique

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled the National Youth Strategy, outlining steps that the country can take to ensure that all ki...

Can a Strong Holiday Forecast Bring Good Returns for this Industry?

Can a Strong Holiday Forecast Bring Good Returns for this Industry?

This year’s economic forecast for the holidays is off the charts – literally – and higher than it has ever been. One of the key metrics in spending is...

Is Anyone Watching the International Swimming League?

Is Anyone Watching the International Swimming League?

The International Swimming League, a series of around-the-world team competitions featuring elite swimmers, has its own TV show, a big payroll – and v...

NATA Releases Guidelines Regarding Youth Sports Specialization

NATA Releases Guidelines Regarding Youth Sports Specialization

There’s been plenty of debate regarding youth athletes specializing in one sport. Now, the National Athletic Trainers Association has weighed in, issu...